Leonard W & Betty Phillips Foundation
Invitation OnlyShreveport, Louisiana · EIN 72-6017594 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$77K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Louisiana Jewish Federation | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $16,000 |
| Shreveport Regional Arts Council | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $16,000 |
| The Leonard & Betty Phillips Deaf Action Center | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $9,000 |
| Shreveport Common | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| B'nai Zion Foundation | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $4,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricane helene | $3,500 |
| Make-A-Wish Mississippi | Ridgeland, MS | Unrestricted gift | $3,250 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Gingerbread House | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| Louisiana Baptist Children's Home | Monroe, LA | Unrestricted gift | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Hurricane helene & ca wildfires | $2,000 |
| Cornea Research Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Grawood Baptist Church | Keithville, LA | Feed the homeless in downtown shreveport | $1,500 |
| Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Holy Angels | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Providence House | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Arc Caddo-Bossier | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Community Foundation of North Louisiana | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Strand Theatre | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| The Philadelphia Center | Shreveport, LA | Unrestricted gift | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,250 | 20 |
| 2023 | $66,200 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523079349100732
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-6017594
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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